Melissa Kress

Executive Editor

Author Profile

Melissa Kress is Executive Editor of Convenience Store News. She joined the brand in 2010. Melissa handles much of CSNews' hard news coverage, such as mergers and acquisitions and company financial reports, and the technology beat. She is also one of the industry's leading media experts on the tobacco category.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

1/16/2024
BP Appoints New CEO
Murray Auchincloss takes the position full time after serving as interim chief executive for four months.

Melissa Kress
1/10/2024
Altria Takes First Cigarette List Price Hike of 2024
The changes for several brands go into effect on Jan. 14.

Melissa Kress
1/8/2024
NATSO Connect 2024 to Tackle Opportunities to Drive Revenue & Customer Loyalty
A workshop on growing share of wallet will include panelists from Onvo and Wawa Inc.

Melissa Kress
1/3/2024
CSN EXCLUSIVE: The Merging of Emerging Trends
Electric vehicles, evolving food offerings and inflation-pressured consumers are among the trends poised to change the convenience store industry in 2024.

Melissa Kress
1/2/2024
Natalie Morhous Named CEO of RaceTrac
The third-generation leader takes over the role from Max McBrayer.

Melissa Kress
12/27/2023
Convenience Store Operators Will Switch Up Beverage Space in 2024
Energy drinks are expected to gain the most ground in spring resets.

Melissa Kress
12/27/2023
Reflecting on Change
The pending shift in the mobility landscape dominated headlines in 2023.

Melissa Kress
12/26/2023
Year in Review: The Top Legislative & Regulatory Moves of 2023
It is no surprise to those in the channel that tobacco rules grabbed headlines this year.

Melissa Kress
12/25/2023
Juul Labs Seeks FDA Approval for Age-Verified Menthol Vapor Product
The next-generation device can be locked by the user to prevent unauthorized use.

Melissa Kress
12/20/2023
Giant Oil Enters Pennsylvania With American Natural Deal
The acquisition includes 11 company-operated stores, with two more sites scheduled to close in 2024.

Melissa Kress